5 Things You Need To Know: Alternate side is suspended, Yoga, BAM, and more

1. You need to hear a famous author speak. , author of the modern classic "Push" (the basis for the award-winning movie "Precious"), is speaking today , 10 Grand Army Plaza. She will read from her new novel, "In The Kid." This event is free and starts at 6:30 p.m.

2. You need to do yoga. Come to LaunchPad, at 721 Franklin Ave, for . Fee is donation based. There will be two classes: 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

3. You need to go to BAM. Tonight, the film critic and historian, Eliot Stein, will speak about the 1946 noir classic He will be speaking at 6:50 p.m., additional screenings are at 4:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $12.

4. You need to go out with your kids. Go to the , 10 Grand Army Plaza, for “Story Play,” a time for toddlers to play with toys and listen to stories. This event is suitable for newborns through 5 year olds. Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Checkout other events on the .  

5. You need to know if your train is running, and if you have to move your car. There will be no service changes this week, according to the MTA. As for moving your car, alternate side is suspended for the Feast of the Assumption today Monday, August 15, according to the NYC DOT.